Definition of printnext
1
as in impression
a perceptible trace left by pressure one telltale sign that I had been napping was the print left by the chenille bedspread on my cheek

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance
2
as in photo
a picture created from an image recorded on a light-sensitive surface by a camera we now get our prints developed online

Synonyms & Similar Words

print

2 of 2

verb

as in to publish
to produce and release for distribution in printed form the newspaper's motto remains "All the News That's Fit to Print"

Synonyms & Similar Words

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of print
Noun
These informative passages function similarly to footnotes, but without the disruption of having to read minuscule print at the bottom of the page. — Heller McAlpin, Christian Science Monitor, 16 Oct. 2026 Framed reproduction prints from it now hang throughout the house. — Nuriyah Johar, Architectural Digest, 16 Oct. 2026
Verb
The modular ecosystem extends beyond the printer with an optional 2-in-1 Form Studio Wash+Cure station and an optional VOC extractor that connects directly to the printer to filter emissions during printing. — Michael Lydick, PC Magazine, 14 Oct. 2026 CruiseCup founder Mike Satterlee stands in his 3D-printing company's warehouse in Clifton Park, NY. — Megan Sauer valentina Duarte, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for print
Recent Examples of Synonyms for print
Noun
  • What Zuckerberg hasn’t addressed directly, on the podcast or the earnings call, is whether agents will eat into the ad impressions that generate nearly all of Meta’s revenue today.
    — Molly A. Wallace, Fortune, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Vance left a positive impression on his RJC audience while stopping short of disavowing influential conservative podcast host Tucker Carlson.
    — Thomas Beaumont, Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Guests sign up for free; build a profile with a photo, a short bio and links to their social media; and verify their identity by scanning a government ID and their face through Stripe.
    — Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 20 Oct. 2026
  • The Oscar-winning actress and former child star, who had a stroke in 2020, shared a rare photo of herself Friday on social media.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 20 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • In a study published this year with Redzo Mujcic of Warwick Business School, Graham followed 25,000 Australian adults for 14 years.
    — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2026
  • An analysis published by NYU’s Journal of Intellectual Property & Entertainment Law discusses how younger consumers embrace dupe culture and proudly share affordable alternatives with friends and followers.
    — Ashley Lynch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Even now, the shop floor must sign off on the imprint’s acquisitions and covers.
    — Nathan Heller, New Yorker, 19 Oct. 2026
  • Tinashe officially joined Reed’s Atlantic Records imprint in July 2023.
    — Kyle Denis, Billboard, 19 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Officials ask people to provide clear, close-up photographs with an object for scale, such as a pencil.
    — Daniel Hunt, Sacbee.com, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Its design also features family photographs, pizza-pan-inspired decor and reference to the Malnati family’s legacy and Chicago roots.
    — Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 22 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Bank earnings impress, but Wall Street isn't buying Third-quarter bank earnings gave us reasons for optimism, even as largely solid results failed to translate into stock gains.
    — Alexa LoMonaco, CNBC, 17 Oct. 2026
  • And drug literature can be a hard sell for some, especially if the reader feels anxious about their own coolness, and develops a sort of you-won’t-impress-me-so-there carapace in advance as a form of self-protection.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 25 June 2026
Noun
  • In an apparent attempt to drum up excitement ahead of Sunday’s game against the San Francisco 49ers, the Falcons’ social media platforms unveiled a new profile pic that featured elements from the team’s throwback helmet.
    — Chuck Schilken, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Bob the Drag Queen and Monét X Change bantered in red carpet interviews while country star Megan Moroney popped into the party, grabbing a pic with UTA CEO David Kramer.
    — Kirsten Chuba, HollywoodReporter, 22 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Some activities, such as riding the Polar Express, require photo proof to earn a stamp.
    — Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Dedicated faux freckle products use fine-tip pens and stamps designed specifically for placing small dots, offering different application options than brow pencils or eyeliner.
    — Ashley Lynch, Miami Herald, 21 Oct. 2026

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Print.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/print. Accessed 25 Oct. 2026.

More from Merriam-Webster on print

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

More from Merriam-Webster